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ukase

[ yoo-keys, -keyz, yoo-keys, -keyz ]
/ yuˈkeɪs, -ˈkeɪz, ˈyu keɪs, -keɪz /
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noun

(in czarist Russia) an edict or order of the czar having the force of law.
any order or proclamation by an absolute or arbitrary authority.

Words related to ukase

decree, instruction, directive, permission, injunction, direction, charge, rule, regulation, mandate, law, authorization, edict, announcement, proclamation, advertisement, judgment, decision, verdict, finding

Words nearby ukase

ujpest, ujung pandang, uk, uk overseas territory, ukaea, ukase, ukba, ukcc, uke, ukiah, ukip

Origin of ukase

1720–30; < French < Russian ukáz, Old Russian ukazŭ, noun derivative of ukazati to show, indicate, assign, command, equivalent to u- prefix + kazati to show, order
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British Dictionary definitions for ukase

ukase
/ (juːˈkeɪz) /

noun

(in imperial Russia) an edict of the tsar
a rare word for edict

Word Origin for ukase

C18: from Russian ukaz, from ukazat to command
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